Huayu: Starting from the top talent show

Chapter 504 If you are the best in the world, then I am the best in the universe!
After a night of intense work, even though Zhang Jingyi was reluctant to part with and couldn't forget this wonderful feeling, the two eventually returned to their respective lives and continued to devote themselves to filming.

But how could Shen Juan, as a world-renowned and influential figure, and Zhang Jingyi, as a contestant in "Sister-in-Law 202" who officially entered the fan circle through "Back to Field 4," possibly have a relationship that no one cares about or pays attention to, just like ordinary people or unknown celebrities in the entertainment industry?
As they expected, related discussions quickly emerged online, and even several new trending search terms appeared.

#Shen Juan Zhang Jingyi#
The main entry needs no further explanation.

#Zhang Jingyi's Birthday Cake#
The ugly cake that Shen Juan made was very eye-catching.

Many female netizens joked that Shen Juan had a strong husband vibe, and then made some provocative comments to provoke Sister Tian.

#Sister-in-law202#
The popularity of "Sister-in-Law 202" has also risen accordingly.

Other contestants were also mentioned by netizens.

As a result, many self-media marketing accounts have joined this fan circle-themed essay writing activity and started writing articles in order to seize the first-hand heat of this scandal!
Breaking News! Newcomer Zhang Jingyi, favored by Zhou Xun, abruptly resigned from her Hengdian film crew on her birthday to secretly meet Shen Juan in Shanghai – this move is incredibly daring!

[Family members, come and see! Today, the media photographed Zhang Jingyi, a new actress who just debuted through a variety show, suddenly taking leave from the Hengdian film crew on her birthday. Wearing a mask and hat, she made a low-key appearance at Shanghai Airport (note! zjy went to Shanghai alone, all her team members stayed in Hengdian). She was then photographed entering the hotel where Shen Juan was staying, and did not leave until noon the next day.]

Shen Juan is now a world-renowned international superstar, and every move he makes is a hot topic. Zhang Jingyi, on the other hand, is currently a nobody, an unknown actress. Yet she dared to take leave during a crucial filming period and went straight to the private destination of an international superstar. Could this mean that their relationship has been exposed?
What's even more surprising is that some fans dug up a post on Zhang Jingyi's Weibo side account before she left, saying "Going to see someone important, happy." Her Weibo update that evening featured a birthday cake with candles. Considering that the "Love Like a Bouquet" crew didn't have any night shoots scheduled that day, it's really hard not to speculate!
Therefore, many netizens who are just following the trend of "Sister-in-Law 202" have already bought their shares, feeling that zjy will be another strong contender after Fireworks Sister, sasaeng fans, obsessive Hu, and cousin. So, do you think this is just pure friendship or is there something else going on? Come and chat in the comments section!

As it turns out, modern paparazzi are indeed incredibly resourceful!
They can appear anywhere to generate buzz!

As a human heat source, Shen Juan, who constantly radiates heat and traffic, is undoubtedly their most important target.

So even though Shen Juan and Zhang Jingyi chose a hotel as their date location and didn't appear together or go out at all, the paparazzi still managed to find clues through their unavoidable cues. After failing to reach an agreement (for money), they uploaded the information online, attracting a large number of netizens to participate in the discussion.

[My dear sister, you're so foolish! Shen Juan is absolutely no match for you! Take my advice: if you can't handle it, let me do it; I can!]

So annoying!
There are way too many people lusting after the senior's body!

It didn’t matter before.

But after enjoying the most wonderful things during this period, the possessiveness hidden in my heart still inevitably surfaced.

Feeling a bit uneasy, Xiao Hu decided to find an excuse to eat with her senior one more time tonight! To comfort her wounded heart!
[Didn't we see it in the show "Longing for Life" that aired a couple of months ago? The younger girl's eyes lit up when she looked at the older boy—that's pure love!]

"Sister Baba, do you think this is pure love?" Shen Yujie looked at Reba, who was watching the news and gossiping with her.

After spending more than three months together on set, the gentle and considerate Dilraba has already taken a very important place in Xiao Shen's heart.

If you divide her heart into one hundred parts, then at least 90 parts belong to Shen Juan, and Reba would probably take up about 3 to 4 parts.

"The words 'pure love' have absolutely nothing to do with Shen Juan!" Reba said, feigning innocence.

But secretly, she fantasized about having a sweet and memorable romance with the person she liked (Shen Juan) in the future.

After all, who wouldn't love pure love?

Pure love is rare.
It's simply that reality prevents us from achieving it.

If I had a choice, I'd also like to play a pure love story!
[Shen Juan's fans, don't be so harsh. What's wrong with a young girl celebrating her birthday and hanging out with friends? Besides, Shen Juan has had so many ambiguous relationships with women over the years, what's one more? Don't act like your idol is some kind of paragon of virtue, okay? Everyone knows what kind of person he is.]

Zhou Ye, who was filming "The Sword and the Snow" at Xiangshan Film and Television City, glanced at this comment, then at Zhang Tian'ai, who was quietly reading the script. His expression changed several times before he finally pursed his lips, stood up, and walked towards her with a smile.

This friend is right.

What's wrong with one more?

She had figured it out completely; the most urgent thing now was not to keep the endless stream of philandering little devils out.

They have neither the qualifications nor the ability!
What we should really be doing now is attracting free agents, expanding the team's size, and thus establishing a more prestigious position in the "bottom pool" (a term used to describe teams that are considered weaker than their competitors).
So who cares about Gulnazar and Zhang Tianai's discord!

I'm determined to win over Zhang Tian'ai and Zhou Ye!
Our team is thriving!
[I just looked up Zhang Jingyi's information. She's a student at the Beijing Film Academy, class of 17. She's affiliated with Chen Kun, Zhou Xun, and Dong Shen Media Group, so her resources seem pretty good? But can a young artist from such a big company just date anyone? Aren't these senior figures doing anything about it? Or is this just a young girl going through a rebellious phase, her romantic mind overload exploding?]

What's it to you!

Who do you think you are to be my boss?
Zhou Xun, who rarely checks the news on Weibo, couldn't help but smile with great satisfaction after seeing this comment.

Although actors should still focus on filming, as women, we should strive to reach the top and win over the toughest men!
So although she didn't say anything, she still wholeheartedly agreed with and approved of Zhang Jingyi's bold pursuit of love.

When it comes to dating, you should date the best men!
Talking about trash?
It will only bring pain and harm.

Talking about top men?
Even if you break up in the end, it's still worth reminiscing about.

[Zhang Jingyi has a rather innocent look. If she were really with Shen Juan, I'd actually be a little smitten! But I still suggest Zhang Jingyi's team respond quickly. You all know how powerful Zhang Jingyi's fans are right now. Before Sister Tian gets involved, they should quickly kneel down and apologize to her!]

Living in the capital, with all her roommates gone, leaving her alone in the Grand Mansion, Sister Tian muttered bitterly to herself, "Heh, it's too late. Even if she kneels before me and begs for forgiveness, I won't forgive her! This isn't just an ordinary woman who cheats on her husband; we have to crack down on her severely!"

That bastard Juanjuan is something else!
All he does every day is show off and flirt with other women!

So annoying!
If it weren't for the fact that he gave me a couple's name on WeChat, I would have gone to Shanghai long ago and bitten him to death!
After all, dogs and cats are from opposite directions.
They actually look quite good together!
hehehe~
[I checked, and the drama "The Sky of Wind and Dogs," starring this girl and Peng Peng, is about to air. I really didn't expect that Peng Peng, with his thick eyebrows and big eyes, would also betray the revolution and become a madam like Song Zuer. Sigh, I really misjudged you! I thought you were just playing a role like a chief eunuch. It seems all crows are black, and birds of a feather flock together.]

Upon seeing this, Shen Juan immediately grinned and sent a screenshot of the comment to Peng Peng, teasing and joking with him.

My poor Pengpeng~
He helped me test for poison and take the blame inside the Mushroom House, and he took the blame for me outside the Mushroom House. Peng Peng is truly a pillar of my great dynasty!
You will be one of the twenty-four meritorious officials of Lingyan Pavilion in the future!
History will remember you!

Days passed by, and it was mid-July.

Shanghai, the dormitory of SNH48 idols.

Song Xinran, who previously participated in "Youth With You 2" and successfully made it to the finals, is currently live streaming on Pocket48, chatting with fans.

"Hey, did you guys see that video? It's the Bastille Day fireworks display in France, they set off 'The Lingering Summer'! Wow, the scene of fireworks filling the sky with 'The Lingering Summer' was so beautiful and breathtaking! It's a pity I can't go abroad this year because of friendship, otherwise I really want to go to Paris to see the fireworks! It must be so romantic!"

"I have to say, Teacher Shen Juan's reputation is really huge! Even the French National Day uses Teacher Shen Juan's songs! Is 'Remnant Summer' my favorite song? I can't say for sure, but it's definitely in the top few. I think anyone who has seen Teacher Shen Juan's concert will have a deep impression of 'Remnant Summer'!"

As she spoke, Song Xinran picked up her milk tea and took a sip, when she suddenly noticed a comment on the screen: "So, is Ranran envious of Sister Fireworks?"

She immediately retorted, saying insincerely, "How could that be! I'm not a fan of Teacher Shen, I... I'm a die-hard Alice! Barbara is my true love! I'll love Barbara forever! My feelings for Teacher Shen are respect, admiration, and reverence, after all, he's so famous and has brought honor to the country."

As a theater idol who mainly relies on male fans for income, she can sell herself as a lesbian, but she has to be very careful in handling anything related to the opposite sex, because if she is not careful, she will offend male fans and lose their support. Therefore, she would never dare to have a scandal with Shen Juan.

unless
Unless Teacher Shen Juan can take her away directly, just like he took Sun Zhenni.

Honestly, she really wants to leave the SIBBA campus too!
Then I saw a comment saying: "[But Baba likes Shen Juan! So if Ranran wins over Shen Juan, her idol will remember her for life, wouldn't that be like a dream come true?]"

"Oh dear! You guys are talking about these unfounded gossips and speculations again. I still hope that Barbie can be beautiful on her own! Of course, I'm just a fan who likes her, supports her, and loves her, so I support whatever decision she makes! As a fan, I think... well... as long as she's happy, that's all that matters. I have no other wishes."

"So please don't mention Baba and Teacher Shen in my live stream anymore. Unless they officially announce it or there's solid evidence, I will absolutely not admit that they're dating!"

But the comments section was still buzzing with discussion.

Clearly, fans love to tease their idols about this, and they all want to see their idols get angry, annoyed, and lose their temper.

Unable to deal with these amusing people, Song Xinran sighed helplessly and had to change the subject: "By the way, Teacher Shen's new song has been released. Have you guys listened to it? Everyone online is saying that this song is the official announcement song that he and Cheng Xiao co-wrote. Not only are the lyrics very sweet, but even the release date is set for 5:20 on July 15th."

"715 is Cheng Xiao's birthday, while 520 has two meanings: one is a homonym for 'I love you,' and the other is Teacher Shen's birthday."

The fans, being well-informed about current online trends, shared their opinions.

[With such a cool name, I'm sure I've heard of it!]

[It's actually pretty good. Although the composition and arrangement are simple, the lyrics are a big plus! Listening to it alongside their story is really sweet!]

[It's reasonable for Shi Yi to write "Shi Yi"!]

[Shen Juan deliberately chose to release this song on Cheng Xiao's birthday, which is no different from Lu Han's official announcement of his relationship with Guan Xiaotong on Weibo.] [I think Ranran will be envious of Cheng Xiao after listening to this.]

"No way! Don't slander me so easily! I've said it before, I only have respect and admiration for Teacher Shen!"

"Speaking of which, I might as well play it for everyone. Although it's different from Mr. Shen's previous style, I think it's really nice to listen to, and it's also a Cantonese song~ Mr. Shen can really write songs in any language, Mandarin, Cantonese, English, Japanese, Korean, and he has representative works in each language."

As she spoke, Song Xinran took out another phone and started playing "The World's Number One," a song that had already gone viral within half a day of its release.

（原唱：张天赋/Kiri T，调整歌词分配：0-1:45沈倦，1:45-2:25程萧，2:26-2:38沈倦，2:39-3:43程萧，剩下部分沈倦唱完）
"Being at the top of the charts is hard to bear, everyone wants to take you down, how can it be good! The first two lines of the lyrics are talking about the recent online bullying, so you can tell this song was written recently. But honestly, I don't know if everyone knows about this, but I think some Americans are really too brainless and evil!"

"They're trying to pin things on Teacher Shen that have absolutely nothing to do with him. They've gone to any lengths to smear him! I think this is what they mean by 'the tallest tree in the forest catches the most wind'! It's precisely because Teacher Shen is so strong and popular that everyone wants to destroy him and bring him down!"

After Song Xinran finished speaking, she glanced at the live stream comments and saw that the viewers were spamming "I am so great" and "Jinan prodigy".

The former supported Shen Juan, while the latter mocked the streamer.

I suppressed a laugh and ignored them.

Song Xinran continued to recite her analysis and understanding of the lyrics: "Then look at this line of lyrics, 'When it comes to loving you the most, please award me the title of number one in the world. Even though my parents taught me that being humble is not wrong, loving you must be number one.' Friends who have seen Teacher Shen's documentary, can you immediately make any connections?"

"Hahaha, isn't that exactly what Teacher Shen's mother said to him? I still remember it very clearly!"

"However, his last sentence felt a bit pretentious, like 'I love you so much that all the experts lose to me,' and 'I'm usually shy.' I think that sentence was a bit of an artistic embellishment, because my teacher, Mr. Shen, is so handsome, it must be very easy for him to pursue girls, there's no need for him to emphasize the difficulty with that sentence."

"What? You're saying the lyrics were mainly written by Cheng Xiao? And then they messed up the lyrics, so they're not necessarily singing about their own story? That's fine then. If Cheng Xiao is the one who made all the masters of love lose to me, then that makes sense. But I still think it's a bit boastful and shows a lack of respect for Sister Tian."

"But Cheng Xiao's song is definitely her own feelings! Like, 'I just want you to have a devoted heart,' which is incredibly sweet to this expert, but she worries that you can't actually do it. 'Actually, I really want to believe you, please keep your promise in the future.' And that line, 'Making you laugh is the most important thing. I have no interest in competing for the throne. I'm health-conscious, and there aren't many things that can excite me. Only you can ignite my fighting spirit.' This is simply a true reflection of their relationship!"

"No matter what you think, I'm totally shipping them! So I'm announcing that you can't mention Teacher Shen and Baba in my live stream anymore. You can only mention Teacher Shen and Cheng Xiao. I support this couple! You have to support them too! Don't mention Juan Di anymore, or I'll get angry and show you!"

In fact, there are clearly many people across the country and even throughout the Asia-Pacific region who share the same feelings as Song Xinran.

After all, the lyrics of this song are really sweet!
After all, the backstory of this song is really captivating!

Therefore, in the top-rated trending Weibo post comment section, many casual viewers expressed that they were touched by the sweetness and wanted to become fans.

Of course, those who reposted were not die-hard fans of Shen Juan and Cheng Xiao.

They are actually fans of the couple.

[715 + 520? The timing is impeccable! Who would believe this isn't an official announcement? I'm definitely enjoying this sweet moment!]

[The lyrics are so daring! "Speaking of loving you the most, please award me the title of number one in the world." Combined with what his mother said in Shen Juan's documentary, isn't this just turning his own life into a song? This mutual support brought me to tears. So who is still saying that Shen Juan never writes about himself in his lyrics? Isn't this exactly it?]

[To be fair, as a casual listener, this song is actually pretty good. After listening to so many Western melodies, it's nice to hear a ballad. Also, Xiao Xiao's Cantonese has improved a lot. She was a bit awkward when she sang with him at the last concert, but now she's very skilled. It seems that being in love is definitely the fastest way to learn a language!]

[Support Shen Juan! Shen Juan not only retaliated against his haters but also celebrated his girlfriend's birthday and released a new song—a triple win! He's achieving success in both his career and love life. You can continue to criticize and rant, I don't care. I'll continue my stable relationship with my girlfriend. That's the true spirit of Shen Juan!]

[Xiao Xiao's voice is so full of anticipation! It's totally a reflection of her own feelings! Sister, love bravely!]

[I just looked up some of Cheng Xiao's old interviews. She said she's quite laid-back and health-conscious, and there aren't many things that can really excite or excite her. But she sings it directly in the lyrics! Those who appreciate detail are going crazy! I give this romantic gesture full marks! I declare that "Shi Yi" will replace "Long D" as our new Mandarin anthem! BTW: The English anthem "Lucky Me" by her older brothers and sisters is also so sweet! The music video is even sweeter!]

[Those who say Cheng Xiao is boastful and narcissistic really don't need to. "Loving someone so much that even experts lose to me" is clearly a girl's little bit of pride when facing someone she likes. Combined with her previously low-key personality, it's actually quite endearing! As for belittling Zhou Ye and humiliating Sister Tian, ​​please stop stirring things up; they have a great relationship!]

[Hahaha, Shen Juan calls himself the best in the world, and Cheng Xiao calls himself the best in the universe, so does "best in the universe" refer to the number one in Cosmic Girls? Or the number one in the universe? Ugh, so hard to guess! I give this pun full marks! I wonder if any brainless fans in South Korea will take this personally and start attacking people for this "best in the universe" hahaha!]

"So do you think anyone will criticize you?" Shen Juan leaned over Cheng Xiao, his gaze falling on her delicate and soft profile.

Xiao Xiao had just finished recording the "surprise birthday party" that everyone at the Chinese restaurant held for her on the ship, and then she hid her identity and disguised herself to run over to spend the last hour of her 22nd birthday with her boyfriend who had come from afar in a hotel room. Huang Xiaoming, Zhao Liying and others all kept quiet about it.

After all, everyone in the industry knows about Shen Juan and Cheng Xiao's relationship.

Therefore, no one dared to offend Cheng Xiao.

Because Shen Juan was standing behind her.

Cheng Xiao turned her head, smiled at him with her eyes crinkling, and said, "Whether I have it or not, it doesn't matter, I don't care!"

"When did you become so open-minded? I remember you used to post selfies to prove your innocence even when netizens said you were fat."

"It's today!" Cheng Xiao smiled and winked, her tone exceptionally lively and cheerful, almost as if she were humming a happy little tune. "Because it's my birthday today and I'm in a great mood, I don't care what they say or say about me, I don't care at all! All I know is that my boyfriend really fulfilled my wish, kept his promise, and wrote a complete song for me!"

"Then I have to correct you."

Cheng Xiao smiled and raised an eyebrow: "Did I say something wrong?"

Shen Juan couldn't help but laugh out loud, "To be precise, we wrote a song together. You were in charge of the lyrics, and I was in charge of the music."

Cheng Xiao watched Shen Juan smile for her, and couldn't help but smile back. Her fingertips unconsciously tapped the rhythm on the sheets, and her soft, sweet voice deliberately dragged out the last syllable, making her sound especially adorable: "Oh~~~ So it's us? Then shouldn't this song be considered our joint birthday commemorative work?"

“Hmm, how can it not count? After all, I specifically set the release time for 5:20 AM on July 15th. What I wanted to say is already very clear, okay!” Shen Juan reached out and gently pinched her puffed-up cheek, his eyes full of laughter: “So this song is not only a commemoration, but also a statement.”

"What declaration?" Cheng Xiao asked knowingly.

"Just declare that you're my girlfriend!"

"Oh~~~"

As night deepened outside the window, the bustling traffic gradually faded away, with only occasional cars passing by, leaving fleeting streaks of light.

Shen Juan glanced at his phone: "It'll be past midnight in ten minutes. What are your wishes for the last few minutes of my birthday?"

Cheng Xiao frowned and thought carefully for a while, then replied in a muffled voice, "My wish is... that we can be together happily talking about what happened tonight at this time next year. When I'm with you, I never really believed that saying my wish out loud would make it come true, because I know you will definitely help me make it come true. Even if I don't say a word, you will silently remember it and secretly take action."

Wow! You noticed that?

"You make it sound like it's hard to spot. After all, you're just a hopeless romantic idiot!"

"I'm doomed. I'm afraid you're going to have me completely under your thumb." Shen Juan deliberately dragged out his words and leaned closer to Cheng Xiao.

"No way!" Cheng Xiao turned her head to look at him, her eyes sparkling with a sweet and gentle light. "It's more like we're the ones manipulating each other!"

Shen Juan laughed out loud, but didn't reply. He simply tightened his arms and held her tightly in his embrace, feeling her softness and warmth.

The two of them nestled together quietly, without saying a word, their soft breaths mingling in the air.

It wasn't until after midnight that Cheng Xiao, already overflowing with spring fever, quietly extended an invitation: "Um... I have to get up early tomorrow to go back to the ship, so when shall we get down to business?"

"Anytime, anywhere".

Cheng Xiao understood Shen Juan's implication that he wanted to shoot from every angle the entire game, and her face flushed slightly: "Speak like a human!"

Shen Juan coughed twice with a smile, "Now is fine."

"Then let's get started quickly and make the most of our time!"

During the two weeks of filming the show, she neither sold Coca-Cola nor worked as a miner. People who didn't know her would think she had already renounced all desires!
The problem is, she didn't become a nun!

How could anyone bear a life without a surname?
So now that she's finally met her boyfriend who's traveled a long way to deliver Dior, she naturally has to transform into a capitalist and squeeze him dry!
Half a set is no longer enough for me!

I want the full package! The full service!
I have to let out all the pent-up frustration from this period! I have to pay back all the debts I've accumulated over the past two weeks in one go!
(End of this chapter)